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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Cauldron}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Cauldron}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|JoWood Productions}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|JoWood Productions|2003-2011}} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Nordic Games|2011-2016}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|THQ Nordic|2016-present}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/engine|CloakNT}} | {{Infobox game/row/engine|CloakNT}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows| | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 27, 2003}} |
|reception = | |reception = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|chaser-2003|66}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|chaser-2003|66}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, FPS, Shooter }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Sci-fi }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | ||
|steam appid = 39670 | |steam appid = 39670 | ||
|gogcom id = 1207658894 | |gogcom id = 1207658894 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
|igdb = chaser | |igdb = chaser | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |lutris = chaser |
+ | |mobygames = 9632 | ||
|hltb = 1656 | |hltb = 1656 | ||
|wikipedia = Chaser (video game) | |wikipedia = Chaser (video game) | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | + | {{Introduction | |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = |
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
+ | ===Patches=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} [https://www.patches-scrolls.com/chaser.php Patches] are available. | ||
+ | |||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Delete/rename Logos folder|ref={{ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Delete/rename Logos folder|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AlphaYellow|date=2023-12-29}}</ref>|fix= |
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\Data\}}. |
− | # Delete or rename | + | # Delete or rename {{folder|Logos}}. |
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
− | |discord | + | |discord = |
− | |discord notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |gog galaxy | + | |gog galaxy = false |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | |origin | + | |origin = |
− | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = false |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Chaser Video.png|In-game video settings.}} | {{Image|Chaser Video.png|In-game video settings.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/chaser/en | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/chaser/en | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = limited | |widescreen wsgf award = limited | ||
− | |multimonitor wsgf award = | + | |multimonitor wsgf award = limited |
|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = limited | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = limited | ||
− | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | + | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = limited |
|widescreen resolution = hackable | |widescreen resolution = hackable | ||
|widescreen resolution notes= See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/chaser/en WSGF entry]. | |widescreen resolution notes= See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/chaser/en WSGF entry]. | ||
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|ultrawidescreen notes = See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/chaser/en WSGF entry]. | |ultrawidescreen notes = See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/chaser/en WSGF entry]. | ||
|4k ultra hd = hackable | |4k ultra hd = hackable | ||
− | |4k ultra hd notes = See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/chaser/en WSGF entry]. | + | |4k ultra hd notes = See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/chaser/en WSGF entry]. Some text scales poorly. |
|fov = hackable | |fov = hackable | ||
− | |fov notes = Use [https:// | + | |fov notes = Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1544-chaser-fov-fix/ Chaser FOV Tool]. Comes with and requires the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/chaser/en WSGF patch]. |
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
− | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = false |
− | |borderless windowed notes = | + | |borderless windowed notes = |
|anisotropic = true | |anisotropic = true | ||
|anisotropic notes = Set in Options, Video, Texture Filter. | |anisotropic notes = Set in Options, Video, Texture Filter. | ||
|antialiasing = hackable | |antialiasing = hackable | ||
− | |antialiasing notes = MSAA and SGSSAA can be forced via Nvidia Inspector with no compability bits needed | + | |antialiasing notes = MSAA and SGSSAA can be forced via Nvidia Inspector with no compability bits needed. |
+ | |upscaling = false | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = hackable | |vsync = hackable | ||
|vsync notes = Disabled by default; see [[#Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]. | |vsync notes = Disabled by default; see [[#Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]. | ||
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|120 fps = false | |120 fps = false | ||
|120 fps notes = Frame rate is capped at 96 FPS. | |120 fps notes = Frame rate is capped at 96 FPS. | ||
− | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
− | |color blind = | + | |color blind = false |
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Set in default.cfg|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Set in default.cfg|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
− | # Edit | + | # Edit {{file|default.cfg}}. |
# Change <code>Set "VerticalSync" 0</code> to <code>Set "VerticalSync" 1</code> | # Change <code>Set "VerticalSync" 0</code> to <code>Set "VerticalSync" 1</code> | ||
− | # Save | + | # Save the changes. |
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
{{Image|Chaser Remapping.png|In-game key map settings.}} | {{Image|Chaser Remapping.png|In-game key map settings.}} | ||
{{Image|Chaser Mouse.png|In-game mouse settings.}} | {{Image|Chaser Mouse.png|In-game mouse settings.}} | ||
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = Cannot map Mouse5 button. | |key remap notes = Cannot map Mouse5 button. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|Chaser Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}} | {{Image|Chaser Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}} | ||
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Effects, Music and Speech. | |separate volume notes = Effects, Music and Speech. | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = Does not mute on main menu screen. | |mute on focus lost notes = Does not mute on main menu screen. | ||
|eax support = true | |eax support = true | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = unknown | |audio = unknown | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Retail and Steam only. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = unknown | |audio = unknown | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Retail and Steam only; [https://www.compiware-forum.de/downloads/file/302-chaser-deutsch-patch/ download for GOG.com release]. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = unknown | |audio = unknown | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Retail and Steam only. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = unknown | |audio = unknown | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Retail and Steam only. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Polish | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation, [https://grajpopolsku.pl/download/chaser/ download]. | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Retail and Steam only. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = unknown | |audio = unknown | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Retail and Steam only. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
− | |online play = | + | |online play = hackable |
|online play players = 128 | |online play players = 128 | ||
|online play modes = | |online play modes = | ||
− | |online play notes = Usage of the alternative [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/909-cgp-launcher/ CGP Launcher] to replace [[GameSpy]] server browser was recommended, but that launcher's server is currently down, too (checked on August 2018). | + | |online play notes = Usage of the alternative [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/909-cgp-launcher/ CGP Launcher] to replace [[GameSpy]] server browser was recommended, but that launcher's server is currently down, too (checked on August 2018). Use Openspy to fix online play: http://beta.openspy.net/en/howto/generic/generic |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
− | |macos 32-bit app | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = |
− | |macos 64-bit app | + | |macos intel 64-bit app = |
+ | |macos arm app = | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|minDX = 8.1 | |minDX = 8.1 | ||
|minVRAM = 32 MB | |minVRAM = 32 MB | ||
+ | |minsound = DirectX 8.1 compatible | ||
|recOS = ME, 2000, XP | |recOS = ME, 2000, XP |
Latest revision as of 11:50, 13 April 2024
Developers | |
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Cauldron | |
Publishers | |
2003-2011 | JoWood Productions |
2011-2016 | Nordic Games |
2016-present | THQ Nordic |
Engines | |
CloakNT | |
Release dates | |
Windows | June 27, 2003 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 66 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, FPS, Shooter |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Sci-fi |
Warnings
Chaser is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person action, FPS and shooter game.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | SecuROM and SVK Protector DRM. | |||
GamersGate | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
GOG.com | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam |
Essential improvements
Patches
- Patches are available.
Skip intro videos
Delete/rename Logos folder[1] |
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|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\Save\Users\default.cfg[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/39670/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\Save\[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/39670/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | See the WSGF entry. | ||
Multi-monitor | See the WSGF entry. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | See the WSGF entry. | ||
4K Ultra HD | See the WSGF entry. Some text scales poorly. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | Use Chaser FOV Tool. Comes with and requires the WSGF patch. | ||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Set in Options, Video, Texture Filter. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | MSAA and SGSSAA can be forced via Nvidia Inspector with no compability bits needed. | ||
High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Disabled by default; see Vertical sync (Vsync). | ||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | Frame rate is capped at 96 FPS. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) |
Vertical sync (Vsync)
Set in default.cfg[citation needed] |
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|
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | Cannot map Mouse5 button. | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Effects, Music and Speech. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | Enabled by default; set in Options, Player Setup. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | Does not mute on main menu screen. | |
EAX support | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | Retail and Steam only. | |||
German | Retail and Steam only; download for GOG.com release. | |||
Hungarian | Retail and Steam only. | |||
Japanese | Retail and Steam only. | |||
Polish | Fan translation, download. | |||
Russian | Retail and Steam only. | |||
Spanish | Retail and Steam only. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
LAN play | 128 | |||
Online play | 128 | Usage of the alternative CGP Launcher to replace GameSpy server browser was recommended, but that launcher's server is currently down, too (checked on August 2018). Use Openspy to fix online play: http://beta.openspy.net/en/howto/generic/generic |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP | Use -connect parameter with the IP and port. |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 7, 8.1 | DirectX 7 is used for cutscenes only. |
Shader Model support | 1.x |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Audio | Miles Sound System | |
Multiplayer | GameSpy |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98SE | ME, 2000, XP |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 650 MHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | 256 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1.35 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 32 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.1 compatible | 64 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%
,%PROGRAMDATA%
, or%WINDIR%
might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details). - ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (39670) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Verified by User:AlphaYellow on 2023-12-29